January Reads; Matched, Life of Pi

Hi Guys,

Been busy studying but still had chance to stick my teeth into some great books this month.

The first was recommended to me by my sister. Matched by Ally Condie is all about a society whereby people find marital partners through a computer generator controlled by The Society. Yet for Cassia something extraordinary happens- she is paired with her best friend Xander- something very rare to happen to any match. She is given a data chip, as is everyone that took place in the ceremony, to read about their partner and the process, yet as she loads up the images another face appears, not Xander, but Ky a shy boy that moved to the city unexpectedly to live with his Aunt and Uncle.
Cassia is reassured that this was a mistake but as the process unfolds she begins to stray from Xander and questions her feelings about romance and her life that is run by Society... nothing will ever be the same again.

This book was an absolute thrill to read, I really connected with Cassia and as the novel unfolded you learn more about how controlled each person is and despite this Ky and Cassia are able to gain some independence. I am on the second of the series (Crossed) and can't wait to find out where the adventure Cassia embarks upon takes her!
Suited for all ages, recommended if you like adventure books similar or those similar to the Hunger Games.


My second book for you all is the renowned Life of Pi that has recently made its way into cinemas. I haven't seen the film yet but the book was incredible!
Life of Pi by Yann Martel follows the incredible journey of a 16year old boy (Pi) and his adventures after the tragic death of his family and crew members on a cargo ship voyage.
Pi, the only survivor, manages to get into a lifeboat but is left facing even larger troubles. He is not alone, sharing the small boat with a zebra, orangutan and more worryingly faced with a hyena and later to discover a tiger on board too...!
Pi embarks on a quest for survival, trying to tame the tiger and protect himself, finding ways to eat and drink whilst in the middle of the Pacific.

The novel explores his hope and survival as well as Pi's relationship with religion. Such an amazing novel, completely believable yet total fiction.
An incredible must-read novel for anyone over the age of 16.

Enjoy! Ell <3 xx